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The North Carolina Utilities Commission could decide whether your energy bill will be going up. A hearing is set for 1 p.m. Monday. The commission will have the final say on a 5.7 percent rate hike for Progress Energy customers. Progress reportedly wants to collect $183 million extra a year to pay for upgrades to […]

A Winston-Salem Methodist church says it will stop performing marriage ceremonies for heterosexual couples until same-sex couples gets the same rights. The Green Street Methodist Church held a news conference Sunday.  The church’s 18-member leadership council has asked pastors to conduct relationship blessings rather than marriage ceremonies in the sanctuary until the United Methodist Church […]

A Durham attorney plans to challenge an ordinance banning panhandling in medians. Scott Holmes says that the ban went into effect in January, and he’s already represented about half a dozen people who have been charged. He says that some have gone to jail and that it’s a poor use of the limited judicial resources. […]

In Cumberland County, there are new concerns for school bus safety after school employees say they’re being forced to drive buses next year or lose their jobs. One school cafeteria worker spoke anonymously to ABC11, fearing she could be fired. She said she will lose her job next year unless she starts driving a school […]

Looking for activities for the entire family? Don’t miss the annual Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade today at noon. When the parade is over the Festival Begins! The Festival is held on Moore Square in downtown Raleigh, at the end of the Parade route. There will be live music and dancing. Enjoy a wide variety […]

A quick thinking Cary woman stopped two alleged burglars in their tracks. The men were inside 71-year-old Peggy Adams’ home in the 2600 block of Pink Acres Street allegedly stealing everything from her TV, to her shotgun, and jewelry when she sprang into action. Adams was out last Thursday, and when she came home she […]

  Seth Curry made shot after shot to give No. 3 Duke a big early lead on North Carolina that turned the latest installment of their fierce rivalry into a rout. The senior hit his first seven shots during Duke’s torrid start, helping the Blue Devils cruise to a 69-53 victory Saturday night. Curry finished […]

Anthony “Airport” Greenup, former player for Shaw University and the Charlotte Bobcats, and current player for the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, will be bringing his expertise to Raleigh in a basketball clinic designed to excite both boys and girls about the game of basketball. His staff will work with participants through coaching and mentorship to teach […]

Dunn resident Dianna Sills always dreamed of owning a house on the beach. That dream should be no problem now for Sills, who won $1 million in a lottery scratch-off game last week. North Carolina Education Lottery officials said Monday that Sills’ brother bought a Ruby Red 7’s instant ticket at the Kangaroo Express on […]

We got just a little more clarity on the Eagles’ ACC Tournament picture tonight with three more ACC games in the books. North Carolina topped Maryland to improve to 12-5 in conference play, while the Terps drop to 8-9. N.C. State made quick work of Wake Forest as the Deacons fall to 5-12. Georgia Tech […]

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Teeny Barrino has confused reality TV with reality. His performance at Allure’s Soul Stage was more scripted for TV than real life. He started strong with a rendition of “For The Love Of You,” but he quickly dovetailed into sex mode. He extended Jodeci’s “Freakin’ You” for what felt like an hour. It included the […]